Vehicle Description
1985 RUF Carrera 3.4
VIN: W09CRCBFS32R06013
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Like new condition - 732 miles since restoration
Original RUF-VIN car built in 1984
Stunning Gulf Blue over Cognac-brown leather interior
Rare normally-aspirated Carrera 3.4 specification
RUF-built 3.4-liter 250hp/224lb-ft of torque, 5-speed manual
transmission
Fully restored in 2015/2016
Long list of upgrades both mechanical and cosmetic
Built by the German artisanal craftsmen of RUF
Coming from humble beginnings as a small repair shop in Germany,
RUF today is known as one of the foremost tuners and manufacturers
of specialized vehicles based on Porsches. In 1974, Alois Ruf's
father had just passed and the young German took the reins of the
company. With a keen interest in sports cars from Zuffenhausen,
especially the Porsche 911, RUF built their first car in 1975. From
there, the German shop progressed steadily over the years with
different upgrades and builds bringing us to present day, where RUF
is now manufacturing a carbon-fiber car that looks like a 911, but
has no chassis components from a 911. RUF is most famous for their
CTR "Yellowbird", a turbocharged 500hp monster that went around the
iconic N�rburgring in a highly-watched video production. While this
turbocharged sibling seems to get all of the attention, its rare
normally aspirated brother is the better-kept secret: the RUF
Carrera 3.4
For many, normally aspirated engines are the ideal to strive for.
With immediate response from the throttle, an unabated exhaust
note, and a sense of mechanical purity, many gravitate towards this
setup. RUF knew very well that not everyone would be an adopter of
the turbocharger, so they offered a what was essentially a special
normally-aspirated version of their turbocharged CTR. This RUF
Carrera 3.4 builds brought a larger displacement to the standard
Porsche 3.2-liter Carrera engine. With bigger pistons and
cylinders, it bumped power to 250hp and 224lb-ft of torque. Along
with the engine upgrade, RUF completely built these cars to their
specifications and to the options of their customer's choosing. As
with the CTR "Yellowbird", these were based on the narrow body
Porsche 911. As a result of these upgrades, the RUF Carrera 3.4
became an iconic example of the RUF brand with its added power and
other mechanical upgrades.
This RUF was ordered new from the RUF factory in Pfaffenhausen,
Germany, beginning as a bare white chassis from Porsche and
received an authentic factory RUF VIN and built in 1984. It was
originally painted in Prussian Blue over a classic grey leather
interior, using a Porsche factory 3.2-liter 240hp engine with a RUF
motronic DME. It was also optioned with a RUF dual sport exhaust,
RUF front spoiler with integrated oil cooler, RUF instrumentation,
RUF 360mm sport steering wheel, RUF limited slip differential, RUF
short shifter, RUF sport suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers,
and a RUF front shock tower brace, along with standard Porsche
equipment including: rear "Carrera" tail, European headlights,
88-liter fuel tank, and air conditioning. The car was imported into
Canada and reportedly remained there until the early 2010s when it
was imported into Texas. It was then acquired by an owner looking
to have it completely restored by RUF in Germany, with a few extra
upgrades to bring it up to modern standards.
This 1985 RUF Carrera was completely restored in 2015 and 2016 at
RUF's headquarters, with very few of these built by RUF. Starting
with the RUF Carrera 3.2, the entire car was disassembled to its
bare chassis. The rain gutters and sunroof were removed, with an
integrated roll cage welded into the car for superior safety. The
entire body was ice blasted to remove any original surface
finishes, and the car was painted in the stunning Gulf Blue color.
The engine received a complete overhaul and was upgraded to the
3.4-liter specification and the gearbox was rebuilt. In addition,
during assembly the car received a host of upgrades including: a
new brake system, upgraded suspension, RUF alloy wheels, an
integrated roll cage, carbon bucket seats, lightweight door panels,
lights, new seals, velour headliner, and a new exhaust system. This
particular car also received a stunning Cognac-brown leather
interior, wrapping almost every visible interior surface in this
special leather.
Completed in 2016, the Gulf Blue Carrera waited at RUF until the
current owner found it and fell in love with the car, purchasing
the car from RUF in early 2017 and brought it to his home in New
York. Driving the car sparingly in the few years he's owned the
car, this RUF Carrera 3.4 presents as if the restoration was
completed yesterday. It's Cognac-brown leather in excellent
condition, the engine in perfect health, and the Gulf Blue paint
has been protected perfectly. If you're looking for a RUF that many
haven't seen or even heard of, practically brand new, and paired
with the purity of a normally-aspirated flat six, then you've met
the car that you need.
